Graduated with an MFA in fine arts from Concordia University, Switzer began working in his families eponymous workshop at age 6, working closely with his Father, the legendary interior and furniture designer William Switzer, Allan in collaboration with French Architect and Designer Patrick Aubriot, created both the Lucien Rollin and Andre Arbus collections earning many accolades and awards including Robb Reports Best of the Best furniture collections in 2006.
Allan also created the William Switzer "Revisits the classics" collection which introduced the acid etched finish and power lacquers now copied ubiquitously throughout the design industries.